BROADCOM Hba 9500-16e Tri-mode - Storage Controller - SATA 6gb/s / SAS 12gb/s / Pcie 4.0 (nvme) - Pcie 4.0 X8

The Broadcom HBA 9500-16e is a Tri-Mode SAS interface card with 16 external ports and a PCIe Gen 4.0 host interface. Designed for enterprise data centers, the card supports full-height and low-profile form factors and offers improved bandwidth and IOPS performance compared with previous generations. With a low power draw (8.74 W) and an MTBF of 5,000,000 hours, it provides reliable data transfer and long-term durability for server and storage environments.

Advantages

The 9500-16e delivers increased connectivity and scalability through its 16 external SAS ports and PCIe Gen 4.0 bandwidth. It provides higher IOPS and throughput than earlier models while maintaining low power consumption. Formal certifications and a high MTBF support deployment in varied enterprise environments where sustained performance and reliability are required.

Suitable for

• Enterprise servers and storage arrays requiring high port density
• Data center applications needing increased bandwidth and IOPS
• Environments that require durable, certified I/O adapters
• Systems using full-height or low-profile expansion cards

Key specifications

• Model: Broadcom HBA 9500-16e (MPN 05-50075-00)
• Host interface: PCIe Gen 4.0
• Output interface: SAS, 16 external ports
• Form factors supported: full-height and low-profile
• Power consumption: 8.74 W
• MTBF: 5,000,000 hours
• Colour: Black, Green, Metallic
• EAN: 0830343007516

How to use

Install the Broadcom HBA 9500-16e into an available PCIe Gen 4.0 slot in the host system following the server or chassis manufacturer’s installation guidelines. Connect SAS cables to the external ports to attach storage enclosures or devices. Ensure proper driver and firmware versions are installed as provided by Broadcom or the server vendor to enable full functionality and performance.

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use certified SAS cables and compatible storage enclosures, keep firmware and drivers up to date, and verify adequate cooling in the chassis. Match the card to systems supporting PCIe Gen 4.0 to take full advantage of available bandwidth.